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The July meeting of the Korn Klub will be held this Thursday evening (July 16), 7 o'clock at the Senior Center. All are invited. The meeting is open to the public.

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Job Opening

Lifetime Wellness Clinic is looking for a new assistant. Our beloved employee, Moriah, is leaving us, and we need to find a replacement. Answering phones, scheduling patients, collecting and applying payments, keeping practice statistics, and about a thousand other things. We can train on everything except an attitude of enthusiasm, service and love. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to set up a phone interview.

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‘Godspell’ Brings Gospel to Life on Lofte Stage

Manley, NE [July 6, 2015] - The Lofte Community Theatre in Manley announces its 2015 summer musical “Godspell” will open on Friday, July 17. Written by Michael Tebelak and music by Stephen Schwartz (composer of ‘Pippin’ and ‘Wicked’) “Godspell" is the fun, modern retelling of the New Testament parables from the Gospel of Matthew. Young men and women forsake their jobs and take up the mantle of Jesus Christ to become His disciples. Through song and dance, they spread Christ’s message of love and tolerance as they move closer to his betrayal at the hands of Judas.

When the Lofte first opened its doors in 1977, it did so with a group of young people who produced “Godspell.” Kevin Colbert of Weeping Water played the part of Jesus. Now, thirty-nine years later, Mr. Colbert is the Lofte’s Artistic Director and leading another group of talented young actors to bring this timeless story to life. Performed on a large set, styled to resemble a warehouse, a live orchestra will accompany the actors and even provide some of the background vocals.

Josh Parker of Bellevue plays the lead role of Jesus. John the Baptist/Judas is played by Ross Mumford of Lincoln. The rest of the cast includes Catherine Bobst and Wade Mumford of Lincoln, Jessie Kellerman of Bellevue, Matt Bailey of Springfield, Ellie Kroeger of Omaha, Piper Monson of Brock, Aaron Spracklin of Elmwood and Noelle Bohaty of Columbus, Ohio.

Production dates for the play are July 17-19, 23-26, 31 and August 1, 2. Curtain times are 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday. All Sundays are 2pm matinees. Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling the Lofte box office at (402) 234-2553 or by visiting the Lofte’s website www.Lofte.com.

At the Plattsmouth Recreation Department, we have a TON of great events, programs and activities for youth, families, adults and seniors coming up this Summer/Fall 2015. If you have questions about any of these events/activities, please contact Michael Lennen, Director of Recreation, City of Plattsmouth 402-296-5800 Opt. 2.

Red Cross seeks blood donations to offset seasonal decline

LINCOLN, Neb. (July 1, 2015) — The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to help offset a seasonal decline in donations and prevent a shortage this summer by giving blood.

During June, July and August, there are about two fewer donors than needed at each Red Cross blood drive. This can add up to more than 100,000 fewer donations during the summer. Many schools that host blood drives are out of session, and vacation schedules can make regular donors less available – both contributing to the seasonal decline.

Donors of all blood types – especially those with types AB, O negative, A negative and B negative – are needed to help ensure blood products are available to hospital patients this summer. Type AB donors have the universal plasma type, which can be given to patients of all blood types. Plasma helps maintain blood pressure and supplies critical proteins for clotting immunity. It is often needed for burn, trauma and cancer patients.

Manley, NE [June 29, 2015] - The Lofte Community Theatre in Manley will be holding open auditions for the award-winning play, ‘Proof’ on July 20 and 21 at 7pm. Written by David Auburn, this play won both the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award in 2001.

Artistic Director Kevin Colbert is looking for two women and two men to bring this story to life. Catherine is the brilliant daughter of an esteemed mathematician who has just died after a prolonged mental illness. One of the professor’s students has discovered a wealth of cutting-edge calculations and assumes they are the work of his late mentor. Can Catherine provide proof that the work is hers, and that she’s not mentally ill like her father?

Rehearsals will begin in late July. Production dates for the play are August 29-30, September 3-6 and 11-13. Actors planning to audition should bring a list of possible schedule conflicts and be prepared to perform cold readings from the script. Those with questions may call the theater at (402) 234-2553 or email the director at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The Lofte is located just a mile east of the town of Manley near the intersection of Hwy 50 and Hwy 1.

Back to School BashJuly 25, 11:30am-1pmPlattsmouth Community Center - 302 S 18th St, Plattsmouth, NEBackpack and School Supplies give-away! First 300 children in attendance receive a free backpack!

All For One Project - Veteran's Day November 7, 8:30am-12pmMeet at the One Life Office, 417 Main St, Plattsmouth, NECommunity wide service project serving Veterans around Cass County! General maintenance, house clean up, painting, window replacement, etc.

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Recycle bin is emptied every other Thursday. The next time will be July 23.